Secrecy first - Adrian Cowderoy

An agency man – a story of an ex intelligence officer in industry

Adrian Cowderoy 1 November 2021 Unknown unknowns, Intelligence officers, Project risk management, Secrecy first, Short stories No Comments

Ex intelligence officers face many challenges adjusting to civilian life. This is a 4 page story to illustrate the transition, and the challenge of hiding their background.

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“The 4 Seasons” story – elevator pitch example

Adrian Cowderoy 22 February 2021 Career choices, Intelligence analysis, Intelligence research, Secrecy first, Short stories No Comments

Radha reread her resignation letter. It was a huge step. The Agency had been her home, and her dream.

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Rage – an intimidation case

adrian_cowderoy 12 January 2021 Duty of care, Secrecy first, Short stories No Comments

“Intimidation case.” Hans listened to the man in the red shirt. The man in the red shirt inspected Hans’s mobile then powered it off. “Secrecy first,” he said.

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Obsessive secrecy in intelligence agencies – the dangers

adrian_cowderoy 2 November 2020 Secrecy first, Commentary, Intelligence ethics No Comments

Obsessive secrecy dominates the work of intelligence agencies as well as some areas of commercial intelligence. Obsessive secrecy is an ethical challenge.

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The price of secrecy-first – a 2½-page story

adrian_cowderoy 30 October 2020 Hidden Agendas, Intelligence officers, Secrecy first, Short stories No Comments

Mikael’s secrecy-first speech was cut short by the minister. ‘Tell me more about this cyber-attack. Are they really intending to cripple our railway network?’

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